Mattia Caldara was “very proud that Juventus have made a real investment to sign me” from Atalanta for up to €25m.
The initial deal is worth €15m with €6m in add-ons, but the Bergamo club could receive another €4m for helping to develop the player while he stays on loan until June 2018.
“Obviously this is a massive day for me,” he told JTV.
Mattia Caldara was “very proud that Juventus have made a real investment to sign me” from Atalanta for up to €25m.
The initial deal is worth €15m with €6m in add-ons, but the Bergamo club could receive another €4m for helping to develop the player while he stays on loan until June 2018.
“Obviously this is a massive day for me,” he told JTV.
“My objective has always been to sign for a big club. I know that Juventus believe in me and made a real investment to sign me, so that is very flattering and makes me really proud.
“It is a very important day for me. I need to focus on doing well in Bergamo still so I can be ready when the time comes to join Juve, a club with big ambitions.
“I need to concentrate on Atalanta and think about improving with every game, because I still have a long way to go and it’s early into my career.
“I have to put in the utmost effort for every training session to make sure I am ready for Juve.”
Caldara was asked to describe himself in one word.
“I’ll say shy, because ever since childhood I’ve been rather shy and everyone tells me I need to be cockier both on the pitch and off it, to believe in myself more.
“On the other hand, I think it’s a quality that has served me well, so I might just stay shy.”